Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening
Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening DVD VIDEO health body muscles gentle exercises!
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DVD
World Dance New York
2011
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$9.49
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Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening, with Annette Fletcher: Prenatal care, Pregnancy fitness class
The Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening program by New York City-based Pilates and video fitness instructor Annette Fletcher applies Annette’s acclaimed gentle and consistent stretch and muscle conditioning approach in a prenatal exercise regimen.
The program is suitable for every trimester of pregnancy and takes into account the extra sensitivities and physical needs you develop through each trimester. Annette explains in detail the impact of the growing baby on your posture, your joints and muscles: The changes in weight distribution, and the curves of your spine.
Annette teaches you how to relax into the stretch, overcoming the discomforts of your changing posture, body alignment, and muscle tensions, and guides you through a gentle strengthening program that will help you to have an easier labor, shorten your recovery period, allowing you to speedily return to your previous level of fitness after the birth of your baby, and potentially even exceed your pre-pregnancy fitness level.
The first section of the video offers seated stretches and exercises, working on breath, body alignment, abdominal muscle conditioning, and strengthening your hips and arms. These sequences of stretches help you to open and lift the chest, strengthen the muscles of the upper back, and relax the shoulders to prevent mid-back muscle tension, to make your breathing easier and balance the forward shift of your body weight that increases every week as the baby grows. You will work on strengthening the core abdominal muscles that keep your lumbar curve from overextending and help alleviate back pain. Annette also guides you through exercises strengthening the muscles of your pelvic floor, giving you the control and coordination you will need to activate or relax these muscles during labor.
The second section consists of standing exercises aimed at strengthening large muscle groups in your legs and back. Tired from bearing the increasing weight, leg and hip muscles pull on your lower back, often resulting in tension and pain. To prevent this, Annette focuses on stretching your quads and hamstrings, and strengthening the stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and hips. The last section of the program takes you through a series of deep relaxing stretches, improving your blood flow, joint health and your mood! You can follow the program from beginning to end and enjoy the full workout, or do just one section a day, depending on how you feel: Maybe you have only enough energy for stretches on one day, while on the next day you feel like engaging in a more vigorous strengthening workout. With Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening, it’s up to you.
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The Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening program by New York City-based Pilates and video fitness instructor Annette Fletcher applies Annette’s acclaimed gentle and consistent stretch and muscle conditioning approach in a prenatal exercise regimen.
The program is suitable for every trimester of pregnancy and takes into account the extra sensitivities and physical needs you develop through each trimester. Annette explains in detail the impact of the growing baby on your posture, your joints and muscles: The changes in weight distribution, and the curves of your spine.
Annette teaches you how to relax into the stretch, overcoming the discomforts of your changing posture, body alignment, and muscle tensions, and guides you through a gentle strengthening program that will help you to have an easier labor, shorten your recovery period, allowing you to speedily return to your previous level of fitness after the birth of your baby, and potentially even exceed your pre-pregnancy fitness level.
The first section of the video offers seated stretches and exercises, working on breath, body alignment, abdominal muscle conditioning, and strengthening your hips and arms. These sequences of stretches help you to open and lift the chest, strengthen the muscles of the upper back, and relax the shoulders to prevent mid-back muscle tension, to make your breathing easier and balance the forward shift of your body weight that increases every week as the baby grows. You will work on strengthening the core abdominal muscles that keep your lumbar curve from overextending and help alleviate back pain. Annette also guides you through exercises strengthening the muscles of your pelvic floor, giving you the control and coordination you will need to activate or relax these muscles during labor.
The second section consists of standing exercises aimed at strengthening large muscle groups in your legs and back. Tired from bearing the increasing weight, leg and hip muscles pull on your lower back, often resulting in tension and pain. To prevent this, Annette focuses on stretching your quads and hamstrings, and strengthening the stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and hips. The last section of the program takes you through a series of deep relaxing stretches, improving your blood flow, joint health and your mood! You can follow the program from beginning to end and enjoy the full workout, or do just one section a day, depending on how you feel: Maybe you have only enough energy for stretches on one day, while on the next day you feel like engaging in a more vigorous strengthening workout. With Prenatal Stretch & Strengthening, it’s up to you.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
